Pakistan Mazdoor Kisan Party Rejects 'Anti-People' Federal Budget

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The Pakistan Mazdoor Kisan Party (PMKP) has rejected the federal budget for the next fiscal year, labeling it "anti-people" and criticizing the government's economic policies that disproportionately affect the working class. The party's central chairman, Afzal Shah Khamosh, has announced support for the government employees' protest and sit-in in Islamabad, calling it a bold move against the government's policies. The PMKP is demanding a more just distribution of resources, arguing that the elite class has unfairly benefited from tax revenues paid by the poor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistan Mazdoor Kisan Party (PMKP) has rejected the federal budget for the next fiscal year, calling it "anti-people" and criticizing the government's economic policies.
  • PMKP central chairman Afzal Shah Khamosh has announced support for the government employees' protest and sit-in in Islamabad, declaring it a bold move against the government's anti-people policies.
  • The PMKP is demanding a more just distribution of resources, arguing that the elite class has unfairly benefited from tax revenues paid by the poor.
  • The party argues that the increase in salaries and pensions of workers, teachers, health workers, and government employees is insufficient, given the rate of inflation.
  • The PMKP estimates that the elite class has seen a 634% increase in salaries, while government employees have been offered a meager 10% raise.
  • The party demands accountability for 77 years of alleged looting by the ruling elite and is calling for the transformation of the protest into a broader class struggle.

Statistics:

  • The elite class has seen a 634% increase in salaries.
  • Government employees have been offered a 10% raise.
  • The Senate chairman is withdrawing Rs2 million per month.
  • The speaker of the National Assembly is withdrawing Rs1.3 million per month.
  • Supreme Court judges and NAB chairman are withdrawing Rs1.7 million each per month.
  • Government employees are demanding a more just distribution of resources, arguing that the poor are being taxed to fund the benefits of the elite.

Sources:

  • Charsadda -- The Express Tribune (no date mentioned)